Public exam school established on April 23, 1635, making it both the oldest public school in America and the oldest existing school in the United States
General Information
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:45am to 2:15pm
Closed weekends and school holidays
Public visits available during scheduled open houses and tours only
Closed weekends and school holidays
Public visits available during scheduled open houses and tours only
Fees:
Admission: Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed on campus
Closest cities with hotels:
Boston, MA (Fenway / Back Bay area)
Seasons:
Best visited fall through spring
Open house tours typically held mid-October through February
Open house tours typically held mid-October through February
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Downtown Boston (3 mi): Take MA-28 W or Boylston St toward Fenway, continue onto Brookline Ave, then turn right onto Avenue Louis Pasteur to reach Boston Latin School.
Overview
Boston Latin School, founded on April 23, 1635, is the oldest public school in America. Its alumni include Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Leonard Bernstein, and five signers of the Declaration of Independence. The Freedom Trail marks the original school site in front of Old City Hall with a mosaic and a statue of Franklin. The school still operates today as a public exam school.
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